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The Purchase of Alaska and Seward's Folly Lesson PlanThe Purchase of Alaska and Seward's Folly Lesson Plan
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The Purchase of Alaska and Seward's Folly

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Students investigate what happened when Alaska was purchased and review what expansionism means. In this US history lesson, students listen to the book "Seward's Folly" which describes Alaska's history after which students write in their journals about when and how Alaska was purchased.

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alaska

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alaska, expansionism, famous historical leaders, social studies
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Grade
3rd - 4th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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